Curbside Value Partnership

Curbside Value Partnership
Curbside Value Partnership
Type 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Industry Recycling
Headquarters Arlington, Virginia, U.S.
Key people Steve Thompson, Director
Website www.recyclecurbside.com

Curbside Value Partnership is an independent, 501(c)3 originally established by The Aluminum Association as a partnership with other material industries to prompt curbside recycling.

Curbside Value Partnership works "one-on-one" with communities to increase participation in curbside recycling and track their gains. Since its launch, Curbside Value Partnership has engaged 27 communities and state-wide programs in: Minnesota, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.[1] Additionally, hundreds of communities have access to Curbside Value Partnership Best Shared Practices disseminated via the bi-annual newsletter, Bin Buzz [1].

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Success

Curbside Value Partnership's success varies per community but on average, the interaction observers a 23% increase in recycling volume and an 18% increase in participation.[2]

History

Curbside Value Partnership became independent of The Aluminum Association in January 2011 when it was incorporated in Arlington, Virginia as a 501(c)3 with an independent Board of Directors including: David Gill (Novelis,) Brian Gray (ARCO Aluminum, Inc.) Matt McKenna (Keep America Beautiful,) Elizabeth Schmitt (Alcoa,) Gerri Walsh (Ball Corporation,) and Gary Wygant (Coca-Cola.) [3] Steve Thompson is the director.

Participation

Currently, Curbside Value Partnership is funded by members of The Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute including Alcoa, ARCO Aluminum, Anheuser-Busch Metal Containers, Ball Corporation, Novelis, and REXAM. Additionally, Coca Cola Recycling is involved Curbside Value Partnership data and measurement initiative in Georgia.[4]

References

  1. ^ http://www.recyclecurbside.org/content/u/about_cvp
  2. ^ http://www.recyclecurbside.org/content/u/faq
  3. ^ http://www.recyclecurbside.org/content/u/board_of_directors
  4. ^ http://www.recyclecurbside.org/content/u/faq

External links

  • Curbside Value Partnership Homepage [2]

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